DEED Roundup - August 12, 2019

DEED Roundup Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

August 12, 2019 

DEED in the News

Under former Google exec Steve Grove's lead, DEED has new plan to measure results

Star Tribune - 8/11/19

Former Google executive Steve Grove, from Northfield via Silicon Valley, earlier this year was put in charge of DEED. One reason to recruit somebody like Grove is that he might bring a good idea or two from Google with him. And at the end of last week, DEED was rolling out a new strategic plan that has at least one very good idea from Google baked into it.

Neela Mollgard new leader for Launch Minnesota

Neela Mollgaard Chosen to Lead New State Economic Development Initiative

Twin Cities Business - 8/8/19

Neela Mollgaard has been named executive director of Launch Minnesota, the state’s latest initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurialism. She’ll take the reins August 26. The program was developed, in part, during the 2019 legislative session through a collaboration between DEED and a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

DEED helps increase access to childcare

State funds some child care needs in greater Minnesota

Redwood Falls Gazette - 8/5/19

A shortage of child care spots is not a problem unique to Sleepy Eye. In fact, it is an issue throughout Minnesota.  DEED was appropriated $750,000 for their grant program, to increase the supply of quality child care providers, to support economic development. At least 60% of the fund had to go to projects in greater Minnesota.

Twiford redevelopment land complete

Sale of Twiford redevelopment land complete

Bluff County Newspaper - 8/6/19

Chatfield Economic Development Director Chris Giesen reported that the city of Chatfield and its and economic development authority (EDA) closed on the purchase of the Twiford redevelopment property on Monday, July 29. “We received about $233,000 to move and improve public utilities. Without the grant, this project would have been very difficult to achieve,” Chatfield Economic Development Director Chris Giesen said.

Updates from DEED

Neela Mollgaard Named Launch Minnesota Executive Director

Commissioner Grove is excited to announce that Neela Mollgaard will serve as Executive Director of Launch Minnesota, starting August 26. 

PFA Approves $12 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced today $12 million in loan and grant funding for water infrastructure projects in Atkin, Dassel, Gibbon, Marshall.

We’re Looking for an Executive Director, Business Development Office

Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon writes,"Today we’re looking for an experienced, innovative economic development professional to lead our business development team, headquartered in Saint Paul. "

Did You Know?

Minnesota ranked number 1 in medical care

Minnesota was ranked best state for health care in WalletHub's 2019 Best & Worst States for healthcare. The study was based on 43 metrics.  Life Expectancy, monthly insurance premium, and insurance rates were the metrics that Minnesota ranked the highest in.